Harnesses / Helmets

Climbing harnesses are probably the most important of all safety equipment. The belay loop is just a small band of (heavily reinforced!) material but it's always a crucial component in the rope system, and the fit and style of harness will go a long way towards determining how comfortable you are when on belay for long periods, how you sit when rappelling or on a hanging belay, and how clean and painless your falls are. Nobody who has taken a fall in an old-fashioned, early model sit harness ever wants to let go of their lightweight, modern, comfortable one. A climbing harness is usually the second piece of gear a novice climber buys and there might be no need to worry about upgrading for years to come. It takes far longer for a harness to wear out than a pair of shoes, which may go at the toes within a season or two if you climb frequently. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't change your harness every two or three years at least. Like all soft goods they will weaken over time. If yours looks battered and the belay loop is fluffy it's time to invest in a new one.

SORT:

Black Diamond Equipment Half Dome Helmet620206

Black Diamond Equipment Focus Climbing Harness651057

Petzl America Women's Elia Climbing HelmetA48A

Petzl America Adjama Climbing HarnessC22

$59.95

$79.95

$64.95

$74.95

Black Diamond Equipment Primrose SA Climbing Harness - Womens651052

Black Diamond Equipment Primrose SA Harness Package651042

Black Diamond Equipment Momentum HarnessBD651068

Black Diamond Equipment Women's Primrose HarnessBD651069

$54.95$43.96

$99.95$79.96

$54.95

$54.95

Petzl America Elios Climbing HelmetA42A

Black Diamond Equipment Momentum SA Climbing Harness651051

Black Diamond Equipment Women's Primrose Harness PackageBD651067

Black Diamond Equipment Aspect Climbing Harness651058

$64.95

$54.95$43.96

$99.95

$79.95

Black Diamond Equipment Momentum AL Climbing Harness651053

Black Diamond Equipment Men's Momentum Harness PackageBD651066

Petzl America Sama Climbing HarnessC21

Black Diamond Equipment Alpine Bod w/Gear Loop650026

$45.95$36.76

$99.95

$64.95

$39.95

Black Diamond Equipment Momentum SA Harness Package651041

Black Diamond Equipment Primrose AL Climbing Harness - Womens651054

Black Diamond Equipment Vector Climbing Helmet620213

Petzl America Luna Womens Climbing HarnessC35

$99.95$79.96

$45.95$36.76

$99.95

$74.95

Black Diamond Equipment Kids' Wiz Kid HarnessBD651071

Petzl America Fractio Caving HarnessPETZLC16

$49.95

$117.00

Some climbers don't wear helmets, but this category is largely populated by indoor climbers and maybe a few sports climbers. If you're going to climb without bolts you definitely need a helmet to protect against rocks and fall injuries, and helmets are also strongly recommended for sports climbing, especially if you plan to push your grades. They're absolutely essential for ice routes. Modern climbing helmets are strong, adjustable, and lightweight - the Petzl Meteor III and Black Diamond Tracer come in at just over 230g each. They won't interfere with your climbing and might just save your life.